Circuit Description
The electronic brake control module (EBCM) and the powertrain control module (PCM) simultaneously control the traction control. The PCM reduces the amount of torque supplied to the drive wheels by retarding spark timing and selectively turning OFF fuel injectors. The EBCM actively applies the brakes to the front wheels in order to reduce torque.
The EBCM sends a requested torque message via a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal to the PCM. The duty cycle of the signal is used to determine how much engine torque the EBCM is requesting the PCM to deliver. Normal values are between 10-90 percent duty cycle. The signal should be at 90 percent when traction control is not active and at lower values during traction control activations. The PCM supplies a pull-up voltage of 5 volts that the EBCM switches to ground to create the signal.
The PCM sends a delivered torque message via a PWM signal to the EBCM. The duty cycle of the signal is used to determine how much engine torque the PCM is delivering. Normal values are between 10-90 percent duty cycle. The signal should be at low values (around 10 percent) at idle and higher values under driving conditions. The EBCM supplies a pull-up voltage of 12 volts that the PCM switches to ground to create the signal.
When certain PCM DTCs are set, the PCM will not be able to perform the torque reduction portion of traction control. A serial data message is sent to the EBCM indicating that traction control is not allowed.
DTC Descriptors
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:
| • | DTC C1276 Delivered Torque Signal Circuit Malfunction |
| • | DTC P1644 Traction Control Delivered Torque Output Circuit |
| • | DTC P1689 Traction Control Delivered Torque Output Circuit |
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
C1276
One of the following conditions exists:
| • | The EBCM detects that delivered torque signal is out of the valid range. |
| • | The EBCM does not receive the delivered torque signal. |
P1644 or P1689
The PCM detects that the delivered torque signal voltage is invalid.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The EBCM disables the traction control system (TCS) for the duration of the ignition cycle. |
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only. |
| • | The Traction Control indicator turns ON. |
| • | The ABS remains functional. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition for the DTC is no longer present (the DTC is not current) and you used the scan tool Clear DTC function. |
| • | The condition for the DTC is no longer present (the DTC is not current) and you used the On-Board Diagnostics (OBDs) Clear DTC function. |
| • | The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles. |
| • | The PCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 40 consecutive warm-up cycles. |
Diagnostic Aids
The following conditions can cause this concern:
| • | An open in the delivered torque circuit |
| • | An short to ground or voltage in the delivered torque circuit |
| • | A wiring problem, terminal corrosion, or poor connection in the delivered torque circuit |
| • | A communication frequency problem |
| • | A communication duty cycle problem |
| • | The EBCM is not receiving information from the PCM. |
| • | Loose or corroded EBCM ground or PCM ground |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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Use the scan tool in order to determine if the delivered torque signal has a valid duty cycle.
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This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which uses an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM). When replacing the PCM, the replacement PCM must be programmed.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||
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Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 4.6L | ||||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | ||||||
2 | Inspect the electronic brake control module (EBCM) ground and powertrain control module (PCM) ground, making sure each ground is clean and torqued to the proper specification. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
Does the scan tool display the specified value? | 90% | Go to Step 4 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | |||||||
4 |
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | B+ | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||
5 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||
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Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||
7 | Inspect for poor connections the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 | ||||||
8 | Inspect for poor connections the harness connector of the EBCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||
Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- | |||||||
10 | Replace the EBCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- | ||||||
11 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK | ||||||
